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  1. 09-19-2004, 10:24 AM #1
    sketchers356
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    What does the S in 911S mean?

    What does the S in 911S mean?
    I thought it meant "super" but as far as I know that word does not cross over to German. Any ideas?

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  2. 09-19-2004, 11:41 AM #2
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    Wink

    Super does exist in German. Try saying Super-afen-titten-geil which literally means super-ape-tit-horny(or cool)...
    A popular expression I learned in the 80's from my northern German friends.
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  3. 09-19-2004, 01:10 PM #3
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    I always thought it was a carryover form the 356 super90, or 356 SC. The super had more HP.
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  4. 09-19-2004, 03:23 PM #4
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    Awe Geezus.....It means SPORT MODEL
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  5. 09-19-2004, 06:50 PM #5
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    Sucks...as in sucks more air, more fuel...
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  6. 09-19-2004, 07:29 PM #6
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    Super duper

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  7. 09-20-2004, 08:09 AM #7
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    So...

    T=Terrific
    E=Excellent
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  8. 09-20-2004, 08:17 AM #8
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    I was always taught:

    T = touring
    E = einspritz (for fuel injected)
    S = sport

    Correct?
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  9. 09-20-2004, 08:39 AM #9
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    Ja, korrect, 72targa. Zehr gut, das ist ganz ausgeseichnet.

    I think the T and E designations I offered would be for a Japanese car.
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  10. 09-20-2004, 04:02 PM #10
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    356 1600 Super

    356 Super 90

    356 SC "Super Carrera"

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    lookit up! (don't make me cite referrences...)

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